Club América 2-1 Cruz Azul
Updated
Club América won: Club América 2-1 Cruz Azul in the Liga MX (Round 1/2) on Mon, 19 May 2025 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Ciudad de México (D.F.). Club América goals: Henry Martin 66' (pen), Cristian Borja 79'. Cruz Azul goals: Lorenzo Faravelli 57'. Expected goals: 2.25-0.65. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Cristian Borja (8.6).
Match report
Club América beat Cruz Azul 2-1
Club América came from behind to beat Cruz Azul 2-1 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Monday 19 May in Liga MX.
Lorenzo Faravelli put Cruz Azul ahead on 57' (0-1), Henry Martin levelled for Club América from the penalty spot on 66' (1-1) and Cristian Borja restored Club América's lead on 79' (2-1).
Club América had 67% of the ball, shots were 13-7 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.25-0.65. Club América were the better side on chances, too.
Cristian Borja (CF America) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 30,872. Referee: Víctor Alfonso Cáceres Hernández.
Match stats
| Club América | Cruz Azul | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.25 | 0.65 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 12 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 415 (84%) | 166 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 4 |
Lineups
Club América (4-4-2): Luis Malagon, Kevin Álvarez, Israel Reyes, Sebastian Caceres, Cristian Borja, Álvaro Fidalgo, Jonathan dos Santos, Erick Sánchez, Alex Zendejas, Victor Davila, Henry Martin
Cruz Azul (5-3-2): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesus Orozco, Jorge Sánchez, Omar Campos, Carlos Rodriguez, Erik Lira, Lorenzo Faravelli, Mateusz Bogusz, Angel Sepulveda
Key events
- 36' · Yellow card · Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 57' · Goal · Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 59' · Substitution · Rodrigo Aguirre for Jonathan dos Santos (Club América)
- 59' · Substitution · Diego Valdés for Victor Davila (Club América)
- 66' · Goal · Henry Martin (Club América)
- 74' · Substitution · Ramon Juarez for Sebastian Caceres (Club América)
- 74' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Mateusz Bogusz (Cruz Azul)
- 79' · Goal · Cristian Borja (Club América)
- 80' · Yellow card · Cristian Borja (Club América)
- 82' · Substitution · Georgios Giakoumakis for Omar Campos (Cruz Azul)
- 82' · Substitution · Luis Gutierrez for Lorenzo Faravelli (Cruz Azul)
- 87' · Substitution · Amaury Morales for Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul)
- 88' · Substitution · Alan Cervantes for Henry Martin (Club América)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 2012: Club América 17, draws 15, Cruz Azul 11.
Questions
Who won Club América vs Cruz Azul?
Club América won, 2-1 (Liga MX) on Mon, 19 May 2025.
When and where is Club América vs Cruz Azul?
Mon, 19 May 2025, 01:15 UTC at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Ciudad de México (D.F.), Liga MX.
What is the head-to-head record between Club América and Cruz Azul?
In 43 league meetings since 2012: Club América 17 wins, 15 draws, Cruz Azul 11 wins (goals 62-49).